Finding the Third Proportional to 512,692.50 and 1,121,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 512,692.50 and 1,121,877 is: 2,454,898.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512,692.50 : 1,121,877 = 1,121,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512,692.50/1,121,877 = 1,121,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512,692.50x = 1,121,877 × 1,121,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512,692.50x = 1,258,608,003,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,258,608,003,129/512,692.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,898.41
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